Staff Tax Accountant

AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AVAILABILITY Professional Staffing is seeking a Staff Accountant – Tax in Modesto, CA. This role offers an exciting opportunity for growth in public accounting, with exposure to tax planning, client advisory services, accounting, and audit work.

Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of public accounting experience and be detail-oriented with strong organizational and communication skills. Join a supportive team and build meaningful client relationships.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting experience with tax exposure.
• Experience preparing a high volume of tax returns.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns.
• Supporting tax planning and client advisory services.
• Working directly with clients to review financial information.
• Assisting with audit, review, and compilation engagements during the off-season.
• Preparing financial statements and reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication skills

Education

CPA preferred or EA designation

Tools

Lacerte

Job description

Staff Accountant – Tax opportunity now available with a highly respected and community-focused public accounting firm in Modesto, CA!

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to grow a long-term career in public accounting while gaining exposure to tax, client advisory services, accounting, and audit work — all within a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns
• Supporting tax planning and client advisory services
• Working directly with clients to review financial information
• Assisting with audit, review, and compilation engagements during the off-season
• Preparing financial statements and reconciliations

Requirements

• 3+ years of public accounting experience with tax exposure
• Experience preparing a high volume of tax returns
• CPA preferred, but strong tax experience or EA designation considered
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
• Experience with Lacerte is a plus

If you’re looking for a firm where you can truly grow, be mentored, and build meaningful client relationships, we’d love to connect.